Fuludu Urges Super Eagles To Show Consistency Ahead Of Crucial World Cup Play-Offs
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has voiced both optimism and caution as the Super Eagles prepare for their all-important World Cup playoff encounters against Gabon and potentially Cameroon or DR Congo, urging the players to maintain consistency and mental focus throughout the two-legged tie in Morocco. In an interview, the former midfielder, who was part of the historic 1994 squad...
Eguavoen Vows Super Eagles Will Make Most Of Second Chance At World Cup Play-Offs
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed strong confidence that the Super Eagles will seize their second chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is fully aware of what is at stake ahead of Thursday’s crunch playoff against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. Eguavoen acknowledged Nigeria’s inconsistent campaign during the qualifying rounds...
Promising Nigerian Midfielder Justin Chialuka Emerges As Talent To Watch In Grassroots Football
Promising young midfielder Justin Chialuka is rapidly making a name for himself in Nigeria’s grassroots football scene, impressing coaches, scouts, and fans alike with his consistency, discipline, and determination on the pitch. The 20-year-old, who trains daily at a local football academy in Benin City, has been praised for his tireless work ethic. According to his coach, “He’s always the...
NFF’s Financial Controversy Led To Super Eagles’ Players Protest – Ekpo
An ex-international, Friday Ekpo has blamed the recent financial controversy that rocked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for Tuesday's protest, which stalled activities in the Super Eagles' camp, Sports247 reports. Ekpo's verdict comes in the wake of startling reports from the Eagles' camp in Rabat, Morocco that the players and their officials boycotted training over a catalogue of unpaid dues and...
“I Gave Everything For My Country” — Zainab Adeshina Speaks After Winning Silver At Islamic Solidarity Games In Riyadh
The boxing competition at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, came to a close on Monday, November 10th, with Nigeria’s Zainab Adeshina Motunrayo proudly claiming a Silver Medal in the Women’s 51kg category. Adeshina, one of only two Nigerian boxers at the Games — alongside Raheem Ridwan (Men’s 65kg) — was led by Coach Oyeleye Abayomi and...
Ekong Spearheads Training Boycott As Super Eagles Make Outrageous Demands By Adewale Ajayi
Crisis has erupted in the Super Eagles camp just days before Nigeria’s crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon, as reports from Rabat confirm that the players have embarked on a training boycott over unpaid bonuses and unmet promises. What began as whispers earlier today has now escalated into a full-blown standoff that could threaten the nation’s World Cup ambitions. Read Also:...
Super Eagles Must Give 120% Effort In Order To Defeat Gabon – Aghahowa
Former Super Eagles' attacker, Julius Efosa Aghahowa is of a view that the team's current set of players must put in 120% effort in order to defeat Gabon on Thursday, Sports247 reports. Nigeria and Gabon will lock horns in Rabat, Morocco to decide which of them moves into the final at the African level of the 2016 FIFA World Cup...
Kamaru Usman Gets Chance To Fight For Another Belt In UFC
Nigeria’s former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder, Kamaru Usman has received a golden chance to become a belt holder again, as the current number one contender, Islam Makhachev is ready to give him a title shot. Sports247 learnt that Usman has of recent stated his interest in a championship fight and Makhachev is now reportedly ready to give him...
World Cup Play-offs: With Nwabali, There’s No Cause For Alarm – Greg Etafia
Former Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Greg Etafia has added his voice to the ongoing debate over recent errors committed by Nigeria's current first choice, Stanley Nwabali, but opined that there's no cause for alarm. Sports247 reports that, rather than add to growing concern among Nigerians that Nwabali is on a downward slide, Etafia insisted the Chippa United of South Africa shot-stopper...
World Cup Play-offs: Ekong Says, ‘We’re Really Working Hard Because We Want To Get Better’
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost-Ekong has raised the ante ahead of Thursday’s clash with Gabon, as he disclosed that everyone in the Nigerian national team is working hard in order to give a better performance during the game, Sports247 reports. Ekong's revelation came after the Eagles stepped up their training in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday, while keepibg their eyes focused...
